The first day of the 2016-2017 school year is Thursday, August 18, 2016.Below, you can read some recent SPUSD NEWS:

South Pasadena Unified School District School Board Approves $98 Million Facilities Bond Measure for November Election

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (July 12, 2016) – The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) School Board approved adding a $98 million facilities bond measure to the November 2016 ballot. If voters approve this measure, the funds will be used for upgrades and repairs to education facilities as well as new construction....A comprehensive facilities assessment recently completed by SPUSD revealed the need for health and safety improvements to buildings, repairs to heating and cooling systems, and replacement of aging roofs. The assessment explored opportunities to replace portable classrooms with permanent buildings, create new instructional spaces for visual and performing arts education, and modernize and preserve historical theaters and auditoriums. CLICK HERE to read more.

Board Members Approve Resolution Opposing SR-710 Freeway Tunnel

(July 2016) – The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) approved a resolution opposing all the SR-710 Freeway Tunnel Alternatives, requesting the SR-710 North DEIR/S address the adverse health impacts and risks to students, staff and parents who are in close proximity to the potential route. SPUSD school board members also presented a similar resolution to the Five-Star Education Coalition – encouraging its members to vote to oppose all 710 Freeway Tunnel Alternatives. All parties are asking state officials, Caltrans, Metro and others to work to implement the strategies outlined in the Beyond the 710 Initiative. CLICK HERE to read more.